Eric Sorensen: “Every day I hear from parents who worry about their children's safety in school, from bullying to gun violence. Yet…”

“Every day I hear from parents who worry about their children's safety in school, from bullying to gun violence. Yet, instead of addressing the issues that are relevant today, we are debating a bill that takes away certain kids' ability to learn, like how to be a part of a team, how to build friendships, how to set goals, and how to work with one another. Every child in America should learn this. It is hard to be a kid today. It is hard to go to school. It is hard to make friends. It is hard to fit in. We need to give kids the opportunity to be healthy and happy and to have joy. This isn't about protecting sports. This is about every child setting their own goals, being a part of their team and overcoming challenges, and being, finally, proud of who they are and what they can achieve. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.”